Grace Hills Baptist Church Newsletter August,2017 Page 1 of 2
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Who are we? Who, as a church, are we? This is a good question to ask ourselves periodically, and especially as we celebrate our church anniversary this month. After 13 years, who are we as Grace Hills Baptist Church?
For me, that answer is encapsulated in our mission statement, refined as part of our church’s 10th anniversary in 2014. The mission of Grace Hills Baptist Church is to connect with God, care for one another, engage the world, and grow in Christ. These identifying characteristics are the DNA of Grace Hills, and we are reminded of them through our worship banners each Sunday morning. Drawn from the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) of Jesus, they are the markers for who we are and what we do.
So how have we been doing at living up to who we are? This summer, we’ve attended to each of these key areas. We’ve gathered for worship and connected with God in new and relaxed ways on Sunday mornings. We’ve cared for one another through time spent together outside the walls of the church and walking with one another through difficult seasons of life. We’ve engaged the world through participating in Impact Virginia and sports camp, as well as by collecting needed materials for Standing Rock. And we’ve grown in Christ at every level, through Vacation Bible School, youth Sunday night Bible study, and Adult Bible School. This summer has been a summer to live out our mission as Grace Hills Baptist Church. What will the fall bring? I can’t wait to find out!
Adam\
Calling all youth & teens, bring friends: Youth Rally at GHBC: August 4, 5:30pm – Food, Games, Music, Worship Guest Speaker: Dan Davis
Music Notes for August
My last daylily bloom dropped to the ground Monday. Every year when that happens, I feel like summer is coming to an end. We have had a great summer so far--with Vacation Bible School, adult Bible study, and worship focusing on the stories of our faith. Just recemtly underway was the week of Impact Virginia and sports camp. August will bring Youth Sunday, recognition of our church anniversary, and great music. Summer celebrations have just begun!
The handbells are preparing to visit Bedford Baptist Church and ring ( with their ringers) for a hymn sing on July 30. We will dash out of worship on that morning to get to Bedford by 1 p.m. and fellowship with them. We will ring the music from that event on August 27 at Grace Hills in morning worship.
On Sunday, August 13 (church anniversary), Tracy Johnson will be our guest soloist in worship. The ensemble will travel to Henry and Jayne's church, Goshen Baptist (Buckingham) on August 7 to sing for them as they celebrate revival. Susie Thomas will be playing for those services all week, and you are so invited to join the fellowship of that church in revival. I believe that worship will begin at 7:00 each evening. If that is not correct, I will get back to you.
Anthems in August will include "Every Road", "People Need the Lord", and "Farther Along". Bells will play "How Great Thou Art" and "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light". Get into Sunday worship, whether you walk into a church while on vacation or here at home at Grace Hills.
Nancy Williams
The Appomattox Baptist Association WMU is publishing a cookbook with the proceeds going to fund our three scholarships. There are 700 recipes included, many from Grace Hills' cooks. We need an estimated number of who is interested in purchasing before we order the cookbooks.If you are interested in ordering a cookbook, please sign up on one of the sheets in the church vestibule, fellowship hall, or Sunday School classes by August 13. The cost will probably be $20.00. They will be in our hands by October 1 so they will be great Christmas gifts. Thanks so much for supporting these scholarships and purchasing the cookbooks!!
MILITARY LIST
We pray for all who are serving or have served America.
We forever thank youand we honor you for your service!
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MajorFranklin Jennings, Jr.
Marshall Woods
Trip Green
F. C. Tracy Carter
James Ryan Boone
Travis Beasley
Michael Warren
Grace Hills Baptist Church Newsletter August,2017 Page 1 of 2
Please address all mail to our PO Box 807, Appomattox, VA 24522. No mail should come to the street address.
Continuing Care List...
Appomattox Health & Rehab: Merlie Reynolds, Rick Darden
Babcock Manor: Joyce Webb, Clarine Mays
Bentley Commons: George Richards
Heritage Green: Vicki Jamerson
James River Rehab & Asst’d Living: Linda Dixon
Leisure Park: Betty & John Roberts
Valley View Retirement Community: Rebecca Dickerson
The Woodland: Garland Doss
At Home: Jim Childress, Kaye Wilson, Beth Payne, Thelma Trent, Nathan Norman, Wilsie Puckette, Ginny Brown,
Newton Tolley, the Harrison Family, Gary Huddleston, Carolyn Kreidel,
Ruby Williams, Melvin Walker, Phil Jones, Celeste Turner, June & Ed Brown, Bolly Carter, Nabeel Quareshi,
Renneth Marston, Carlton Harris, Richard Jeff, June Chenault, Crystal Herndon, Steve Wooldridge, June Page
Appomattox Health and Rehab. --The monthly birthday party at the AH&R center is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am
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Please address all mail to our PO Box 807, Appomattox, VA 24522. No mail should come to the street address.
HAPPENINGS at the Good Neighbor Information and Help Center August 2017
Good Neighbor Work this month:
- Provided transportation to a senior citizen to doctor appointments in Lynchburg
- Responded to phone calls regarding need for housing
- Provided support and transportation for our young family
- Developed plans for September Community event
- Offered services at center Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 PM.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND
PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD:
On the Mountain with the Master
September and October Wednesdays, 7pm
using Matthew 5 – 8
( Nancy and Janice )
including glimpses of the Holy Land
Grace Hills Baptist Church Newsletter August,2017 Page 1 of 2
Please address all mail to our PO Box 807, Appomattox, VA 24522. No mail should come to the street address.
Grace Hills Early Learning Center
contact information:
(434-352-2273, fax: 434-352-4422)
Reminder:
GHELC Council meeting, August 15, 4pm
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Member Reminders
Don’t forget to regularly review and update your personal information that is on file at the church whenever something changes for you and your family. Phone numbers, mailing/residence addresses, e-mail addresses, emergency contact information for yourself and your family, changes of family member status, and special achievements, etc. Let us know of anything you would like kept on file at the church that would help your pastor, deacon and staff know you and your family better. The information is not shared outside the church without your permission. There are forms in the church lobby for this purpose, but you can send an email or a written note in the office just as well--at any time.
Newsletter Information Due Date
(Information submitted after the due date delays processing and distribution)
The next Newsletter Information Deadline is Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 5pm. Please have any information to be included in the next Newsletter to the GHBC Office by 5pm on the deadline day! All Member/Committee/Class input is welcome! Remember your church activity and related digital pictures are also welcome for inclusion. Email them to with the caption you desire. GHBC Calendar information for the next month is due by 5pm on the last working day before the Church Council meeting (usually the first Tuesday) in the month prior to the event, so it can be presented at Church Council. Please remember to tell the Office when a meeting is scheduled or changed before the Bulletin due date. Bulletin information is due in the GHBC office by 5pm, every Wednesday. Times VA newpaper news must be in the GHBC office by 12pm Friday every week for their next issue. ABA Newsletter articles must be in the GHBC office by 5pm the 15th of every month. GHBC Newsletter Information must be in the GHBC Office by 5pm on the Wednesday before the last Sunday of the month, unless that Sunday is a holiday or very close to the end of the month—then, the info. would be due 5pm Wednesday--2 weeks before the last Sunday. Please make all submissions separately and in writing for each publication (mark each submission with which publication it is for & begin/end publication dates: bulletin (date), calendar (month), newsletter (month), etc.) Email is preferred.Thanks for your cooperation